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Five Hundred and Twenty Three - Episode 523 - The Knitmore Girls Mar 08, 2019

Show notes

Bar Maids - Erin Lane - Hellofresh- Infinite twist-Interweave yarn fest- Knitcompanion

On the Needles:(0:34)

Gigi is knitting the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm.

The busy lace part is done, working on the rest, stockinette and small lace motifs for a few rows and more stockinette

Jasmin has finished the front and back of her Aumangea pullover by ArohaKnits (check the link for a discount code from Frenchie!), and is halfwayish down the first sleeve.

Jasmin is nearly finished with her Sarcastic Unicorn Sockhead Cowl.

This year Gigi has Non-Euclidian heel socks on the needles in Paton's Kroy, working on three different pairs, Cherry Pop Stripes, "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze". She Kitchenered all three, plus Genevieve's thigh high socks. Stockings?

Jasmin has swatched and started her Polwarth pullover out of Neighborhood Fiber Co capital luxury sport in "Sanctuary City".

Gigi is knitting another Rocky Coast cardigan. Sleeves are separated. She now needs to knit to the waist. Slow going

Jasmin swatched for her Vneck boxy, Frost Yarns reverse speckle rainbow

Gigi cast on first project from Stitches West 2019

Drea's Shawl Oink Pigment in Birthday Suit, Zoot Suit, and Dijon Vu. Thinking that the contrast color I really want is a dark shade of red

Start with 3 stitches , now have over 80 need to go for 175

Jasmin is working on her Viajante.

Events: (12:33)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- May 18 (tentative) Spinning at the winery

In Stitches:(40:20)

- Jasmin: wool socks, looped loop cowl, Resistance hat, Random Vneck pullover, cashmere aran wrap shawl, Fox Hat

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, wool socks, Old V-neck, Beast Master shawl,

- Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat,

- Andrew: Cashmere Andrew's Watch Caps,

Mother Knows Best:(46:00)

2588 - how to store FOs

When Knitting Attacks:(48:56)

Gigi: pulled Poza out of the bag, half a dozen stitches jumped off. Slick yarn, had to knit up a few that had run

Jasmin: Can't get gauge for vneck boxy. THREE SWATCHES SO FAR

Review:(53:09)

This week we review: Glow Up collection

And Sew On:(1:03:07)

Teacher returned my size 10 sloper. And paper pattern

Also graded my knit sloper. Halter top is on the model waiting to be graded. Today's style is scheduled to be an empire top.

With Genevieve: Elsa dress got the overlay re attached, parrot got the popped seam in his back

Mattress stitched.

Exhausting and Exhilarating - Episode 522 - The Knitmore Girls Mar 02, 2019

Show notes

On the Needles:(0:34)

Gigi is knitting the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm.

The busy lace part is done, working on the rest, stockinette and small lace motifs for a few rows and

more stockinette

Jasmin has finished the front and back of her Aumangea pullover by ArohaKnits (check the link for

a discount code from Frenchie!), and has finished the first sleeve cap.

Gigi knitted Hogwarts house colors from MustStashYarn for Genevieve. Toe kitcherering is left.

Jasmin has made some progress on her Sarcastic Unicorn Sockhead Cowl during Stitches West.

This year Gigi has Non-Euclidian heel socks on the needles in Paton's Kroy, working on three different pairs,

Cherry Pop Stripes, "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze". She needs to Kitchener all three.

Jasmin loves the otter cam at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. (You can find all the live cams here.)

Gigi is knitting another Rocky Coast cardigan. She put Stitch markers after every 6 stitch pattern

repeat. Modification: increases at the front, so it will close. Knitted everything I had frogged

Gigi cast on first project from Stitches West 2019

Drea's Shawl out of Oink Pigment Sock in Birthday Suit, Zoot Suit, and Dijon Vu.

Jasmin is working on her Viajante.

Events: (12:33)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- Stitches West recap

Dr Gemma's Cogknitive podcast

Backstage knitting podcast

We enjoyed Franklin Habit's opening night lecture on knitting mythology.

Jasmin did some virtual shopping at Lady Dye, Oink Pigments, Canon Hand Dyes,

Nerd Bird Makery

Dinner at ROC was amazing

We love Nicole Frost

Dish Dash was delivered

- StashFit Workbook (document your stash as it comes through the door)

In Stitches:(40:20)

- Jasmin: wool socks, looped loop cowl, Resistance hat, stripy cowl from Bjen, Gold Silk/Wool hat, Boxy

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, wool socks, Old V-neck, Beast Master shawl,

3color cowl, Fancy Zebra cowl

- Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat,

- Rex: update on fox hat

- Andrew: Cashmere Andrew's Watch Caps,

Mother Knows Best:(46:00)

Why Gramzie? (We mention the pilot of Agents of SHIELD)

When Knitting Attacks:(48:56)

Gigi :didn't pay attention and ended up with all the sock stitches on one needle

Review:(53:09)

This week we review:

Socks from Around Norway by Nina Granlund Sæther

And Sew On:(1:03:07)

Draped dress was due. Paper pattern, too.

Noticed that I had had sewn the bodice backwards, and the darts were on the outside.

Ripped them out and put them inside.

Also, draped a sloper for knit fabric. Less ease.

We mention Sew Many Dresses Sew Little time

Couldn't get the teacher to tell us how draping is done on a live model

Four Day Knitting Rave - Episode 521 - The Knitmore Girls Feb 21, 2019

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

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On the Needles:(0:33)

Gigi is knitting the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm.

Jasmin has finished the front of her Aumangea pullover by ArohaKnits (check the link for a discount

code from Frenchie!), and has it prepped to mattress stitch the sides.

Gigi is knitting Hogwarts house colors from MustStashYarn for Genevieve.

Jasmin has made some progress on her Sarcastic Unicorn Sockhead Cowl during Big River.

Gigi This year she has Non-Euclidian heel socks on the needles, working on three different pairs,

Cherry Pop Stripes, "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze".

You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back)

Jasmin is still working on her Viajante (#behmalong).

Gigi is knitting another Rocky Coast cardigan. She put Stitch markers after every 6 stitch pattern

repeat. Modification: increases at the front, so it will close.

Events: (8:36)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Tips for attending Stitches West

- StashFit Workbook

In Stitches:(14:44)

- Jasmin: wool socks, looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, Mondo Cable Cardigan , Tied Knots hat

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, wool socks, sockhead cowl , Mondo cable pulli

- Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat,

- Andrew: Cashmere Andrew's Watch Caps,

Sam scarf sharks daybreak

Mother Knows Best:(19:24)

Some updated tips on optimizing your knitting event experience.

When Knitting Attacks:(33:46)

Gigi gets attacked by the collar on her Ribbi Cardi

Review:(36:40)

Fresh Designs for Men, from Cooperative Press

And Sew On:(44:13)

Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day.

Gigi finished sewing in the ribbon for Genevieve's Victorian Girl's coat .

School: draping muslin front and back skirt. Did the sleeve according to directions.

We draped skirt front and back in school, had to copy it onto paper using a tracing wheel. Gigi stole

Jasmin's cardboard cutting mat. Works!

Gigi cut preemie sack gowns last week. Serged edges for envelope necklines, need to turn edges

and cover stitch

Biggest Event of the Year - Episode 520 - The Knitmore Girls Feb 15, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place. Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor. Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.

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On the Needles:(0:33)

Gigi is knitting the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm.

Listening to their Reverberate podcast, They mention Sally Fox.

Jasmin has finished the back and started the front of her Aumangea pullover by ArohaKnits

(check the link for a discount code from Frenchie!).

Gigi is knitting Hogwarts house colors from MustStashYarn for Genevieve.

First sock is bound off, started the second one

Gigi This year she has Non-Euclidian heel socks on the needles, working on three different pairs,

Cherry Pop Stripes, "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze".

You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back)

Gigi is knitting another Rocky Coast cardigan. She put Stitch markers after every 6 stitch pattern repeat

Events: (12:54)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

- Tips for attending Stitches West

- StashFit Workbook

In Stitches:(17:04)

- Jasmin: wool socks, looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, Mondo Cable Cardigan

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, wool socks, Romi Hill shawlette,

3 color cashmere cowl

- Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat, Kapuzin hoodie

-Andrew: Cashmere Andrew's Watch Caps,

- Rex: Oliver sweater

Mother Knows Best:(19:36)

Fixing mistakes. @burkehousecrafts, Knitter's Pride.

4 step apology.

Review:(30:07)

Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches, by Mary Thomas

We mention Sivia Harding's repair class, Hunter Hammersen's decorative repair and Franklin Habit's

embroidery on knitwear class.

When Knitting Attacks:(37:48)

Gigi: has frogged another Rocky Coast cardigan. Modification for the front

And Sew On:(40:49)

Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day. Building routines to make time for sewing.

Sewing one seam per night on the Ribbi Cardi.seams are done. Sewing in ribbon for Genevieve's

Victorian Girl's coat

School: draping muslin. Next: front and back skirt. Did the sleeve according to directions.

Sewed the elbow dart wrong, sewed the seam inside out, and the sleeve doesn't fit right into the armhole.

Blocking the muslin was challenging.

Feetback - Episode 519 - The Knitmore Girls Feb 08, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

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Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.

On the Needles:(0:42)

There are deadlines approaching for the #OperationSockDrawer book, and we are very excited.

Jasmin is thrilled about her Aumangea pullover by ArohaKnits; Jasmin also signed

up for her Colorwork Workshop.

Gigi mentions the new Reverberate podcast.

Gigi unloaded all of the yarn left over from the swap to the Art Vistas program and the fabric to the

middle school quilting project.

Jasmin is nearly done with the back of her Aumangea Pullover. She took a picture with hers on Try-

it-on-Tubing

Gigi unloaded all of the yarn left over from the swap. Art Vista, middle school quilting project, and Knitsvah.

Gigi is knitting the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm. Two rows at a time.

Jasmin is working on her Viajante. She is also working on the Sarcastic Unicorn Sockhead cowl.

Gigi is working on another one of the gradients for the polygon blanket.

Gigi knitted Vanilla is the New Black socks last year.This year she has Non-Euclidian heel socks on

the needles, working on three different pairs, Cherry Pop Stripes, "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple

Haze". Turned three heels.

You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back).

Gigi is knitting Hogwart's house colors from MustStashYarn for Genevieve. Almost at the toe

Gigi is knitting another Rocky Coast cardigan

Lightning McQueen sideways dude cardigan for rex

Gigi knitted another preemie hat. 72 stitch cast on

Events: (19:44)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

In Stitches:(21:08)

- Jasmin: wool socks,looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, 1st ribbi cardi, 3 color cashmere cowl

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, Lorelei cowl, wool socks, red v neck ,

Beastkeeper shawl . She mentions the Gleener.

- Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat, Kapuzin hoodie

-Andrew: Cashmere Andrew's Watch Caps,

- Rex: Oliver sweater

Mother Knows Best:(27:18)

How to do a "perfect sweater" sloper.

When Knitting Attacks:(36:12)

Gigi: has cast on another Rocky Coast cardigan

Review:(41:34)

Gadgets from Katrinkles

Gigi mentions The Kissing Hand

Jasmin likes their Niddy noddy

And Sew On:(50:10)

Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day. Building routines to make time for sewing.

Sewing one seam per night on the Ribbi Cardi.

Cut sack gowns in small and large. Also, preemie size for hospital

School: draping muslin on front and back of bodice. Marking. Pinned rubric to dress form, expecting grade today.

Measured my own dress form, padding waist, belly and hips. Trying to work parallel to what we do in class

The Project Shuffle - Episode 518 - The Knitmore Girls Feb 01, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

PROMO:

On the Needles:(0:30)

Jasmin mentions Stashfit, and kitting up projects. She talks about the Comfort Fade cardigan

Jasmin is Very Optimistic about her ability to knit entire sweaters. Jasmin swatched, washed, and

cast on her Aumangea Pullover.

Gigi is knitting the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm.

Jasmin is working on her Viajante. She had a dream about wearing it.

Let us know your arbitrary knitting rules.

Gigi is working on another one of the gradients for the polygon blanket.

Gigi knitted Vanilla is the New Black socks last year.This year she has Non-Euclidian heel socks on

the needles, working on three different pairs, Cherry Pop Stripes, "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze".

You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back).

Gigi is knitting house colors from MustStashYarn for Genevieve.

Jasmin cast on and knit on a Sockhead Slouch Cowl out of a One Twisted Tree sock blank in

"Sarcastic Unicorn" and knit on it during Sweeney Todd.

Gigi also wants to set up Curls by Hunter Hammersen. Spent an afternoon winding yarn. 6 greys and six reds

She has cast on another Rocky Coast cardigan

Events: (25:13)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

In Stitches:(27:13)

- Jasmin: wool socks,looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, ribbi cardi, Parkland Boxy, Frozen Hearts

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl,out of Knitcircus Yarn in a gradient,

probably in Shades of Grey, Knitmore cowl, Lorelei cowl, wool socks,

- Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat

-Andrew: Cashmere Andrew's Watch Caps,

- Rex: Oliver sweater

Mother Knows Best:(33:22)

We talk about different stash swap styles, and how to discuss hard topics in your crafting group.

Updating our vanilla sock pattern to use a yarn from a company who shares our values.

When Knitting Attacks:(41:24)

Gigi: Rocky Coast. Frogged and restarted.

Hexagon blanket. Spectacularly lost game of chicken

Review:(42:49)

Framework

Ten Architectural Knits by Nora Gaughan

Gigi mentions the HOAX Fashion Formula

And Sew On:(48:45)

Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day. Building routines to make time for sewing.

Mending: changing buttons. Jasmin mentions Thimble Its

Gigi loves Iris pins.

Sewing one seam per night on the Ribbi Cardi. Really hard, sleeve edges are challenging.

Gigi is drafting another moulage/sloper using the instructions from Suzy Furrer's Book

Just the Thesis - Episode 517 - The Knitmore Girls Jan 25, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet's sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place. Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor. Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying. Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com. Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.

Episode 517

Bar Maids - Erin Lane - Infinite twist- KnitCompanion

On the Needles:(0:30)

People to follow: @themakersofcolorcollective

Jasmin is organizing her stash. She mentions the Stashfit workbook.

She finished the knitting on her Parkland Boxy.

Jasmin spent 20 minutes setting up her Ixchel in KnitCompanion. Reading the user handbook sped that

up considerably.

Gigi has set up a kit for the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm.

Jasmin enthuses about the Bluster Bay Swift.

Gigi did one more unit for the polygon blanket.

Gigi knitted Vanilla is the New Black socks last year.This year she has Non-Euclidian heel socks on the

needles, one pair in the "Deep End" colorway knitting is done, and a pair in Cherry Pop Stripes, also

"Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze". You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy

(currently sold out, check back).

Jasmin picked up her SPAKAL Harvest Cardigan and is nearly done with the first sleeve.

She mentions her Dissent sweater.

Gigi started to knit another Rocky Coast cardigan. Genevieve said it doesn't look like a cardigan yet

Jasmin has finished her Worsted Boxy. Finished AND BLOCKED!

Jasmin fulled her cashmere Aran Pocket Shawl by Cheryl Oberle, the cashmere gingham scarf for

Andrew. (Fancy acrylic handle plunger here.)

Gigi also wants to set up Curls by Hunter Hammersen. Yarn is washed.

Jasmin has swatched for her Celestarium, and is deciding whether to do gold or silver beads for the

constellations.

She mentions Little Skein in the Big Wool and the matching bag. Gigi finished a 80 stitch preemie/

newborn hat. It takes more than one session to finish one.

Events: (37:29)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

In Stitches:(38:42)

- Jasmin: wool socks,looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, ribbi cardi, Tied Knots hat, Seneca, Tangled

Yoke cardigan.

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl,out of Knitcircus Yarn in a gradient,

probably in Shades of Grey, Knitmore cowl, wool socks, old V neck

Brown sweater

- Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat

-Andrew: Cashmere Andrew's Watch Caps,

Mother Knows Best:(43:09)

We talk about different ways to organize your stash!

Jasmin mentions comforter bags

Jasmin put her needles into locking plastic boxes . Gigi uses a big trapper keeper and pencil pouches.

When Knitting Attacks:(56:44)

Gigi: Rocky Coast. Twisted a cable the wrong way, Did something else wrong, doesn't like it,

won't like it ten rows from now, will start over again.

Review:(1:02:53)

Winter Knits from Scandinavia, by Jenny Alderbrant

Jasmin mentions Emily's Tightly Spun podcast

And Sew On:(1:10:41)

Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day. Routines.

Mending: changing buttons.

Sewing one seam per night on the Ribbi Cardi.

Gigi is drafting another moulage/sloper using the instructions from Suzy Furrer's book Building Patterns,

The Architecture of Women's Clothing

Kenneth D King said he can draft a sloper in an hour. Gigi isn't there yet

Knitting Elves - The Knitmore Girls - Episode 516 Jan 18, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet's sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place. Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor. Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying. Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com. Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That's Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com Love trying new teas? Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription. For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season. Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community. A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.

On the Needles:(0:30)

Discussions on race, knitting, allyship on IG:

@su.krita @thecolormustard @ggmadeit @ladydyeyarns @astitchtowear @neighborhoodfiberco

@labienaimee @thepetiteknitter @nadiratani (these are just a few)

Andrew wants a sweater out of some deep stash yarn. Jasmin unearthed a UFO that now has a

tarnished needle. Skacel has excellent warranty on the needles.

Gigi did the more units for the polygon blanket.

Gigi has Non-Euclidian heel socks on the needles, one sock done,in the "Deep End" colorway, and

has cast on a new pair in Cherry Pop Stripes, also "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze". You can

get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back).

Jasmin is contemplating which one of her UFO's she wants to work on next. Jasmin mentions

Pennanular pins.

Jasmin has made some progress on her Viajiante at Aquaman.

Since Gigi has finished her Vitamin D sweater, she set up to knit another Rocky Coast cardigan. Yet

another swatch

Jasmin has finished the back of her Worsted Boxy and started the sleeves.

Gigi has set up a kit for the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm.

Jasmin started The Sparkling Cider hat

Gigi also wants to set up Curls by Hunter as well as a set of Fingerless Mitts by Cat Bordhi.

Jasmin found the perfect project bag to house her Ixchelle and her Celestarium. Gigi bound off Purlbreak

Jasmin finished her cashmere Aran Pocket Shawl by Cheryl Oberle.

Jasmin loves the pattern viewing history feature on Ravelry.

Events: (31:30)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

In Stitches:(33:40)

- Jasmin: wool socks,looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, ribbi cardi, Citron

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl, Knitmore cowl, wool socks. V neck

- Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat

-Andrew: Cashmere Andrew's Watch Caps,

Mother Knows Best:(36:53)

More Marie Kondo-ish thoughts on stash. Touch everything. Shame related to stash, intentional

purchasing, visible organizing.

How do you feel about organizing your stash?

When Knitting Attacks:(47:54)

Gigi messed up the cast on for the Poza, for the fifth time. She finally did the Lucy Neatby technique

out of Cool Socks Warm Feet. Jasmin suggests Judy Becker's Magic Cast on

She also made a swatch with needles that were obviously too large.

Jasmin found damage in last 30 yards of cashmere for shawl. :(

Review:(52:27)

StashFit workbook by Cate Carter-Evans

Tell us your best knitting memories in this thread.

And Sew On:(1:07:39)

Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day.

Gigi wants to make another sloper using the instructions from Suzy Furrer's book

Building Patterns,

The Architecture of Women's Clothing

Forensic Knitting - Episode 515 - The Knitmore Girls Jan 11, 2019

Show notes

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On the Needles:(0:41)

Jasmin mentions the Dissent sweater. Gigi did more units for the polygon blanket.

Gigi has Non Euclidean heel socks on the needles, in the "Deep End" colorway, and has cast on a

new pair in Cherry Pop Stripes, also "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze". You can get all of the

colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back).

Jasmin has made some progress on her Viajiante. She ordered beads to start her Celestatarium.

Since Gigi has finished her Vitamin D sweater, she set up to knit another Rocky Coast cardigan

Jasmin has finished the front of her Worsted Boxy and started the back. She needs to frog two

sweaters in progress to accommodate her current size needs.

Gigi has set up a kit for the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm.

Gigi also wants to set up Curls by Hunter As Well as a set of Fingerless Mitts by Cat Bordhi.

We are using our Strickplaners (purchase one here) by Martina Behm. Jasmin mentioned

SymposiPress Stickers. Gigi mentions Die Urbane Spinnstube

Jasmin has finished her Goin Gold hat by meliabella knit in Black Trillium Quadra and made giant

pom poms (used the size 85 Pom Pom maker).

Events: (26:19)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli.

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

In Stitches:(28:20)

- Jasmin: wool socks,looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, Seneca pullover, Frozen Hearts sweater

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl, Knitmore cowl, wool socks. Best

Girlfriend jacket

- Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat

-Andrew: Cashmere Andrew's Watch Caps,

Sam: grey hat. Greyhaven hat on loan

Mother Knows Best:(37:02)

Air your stash every year. Maybe not exactly Mary Kondo, but get rid of stuff you're not going to use.

Touch everything.

When Knitting Attacks:(51:19)

Gigi messed up the cast on for the Poza. Not enough stitches. Did Lucy Neatby technique out of

Cool Socks Warm Feet. Jasmin suggests Judy Becker's Magic Cast on

Review:(58:18)

This week we review: Knitting Pleats by Olga Pobedinskaya

Gigi is wearing the Ridgeline Cowl, yarn from Backyard Fiberworks , Knitting Pleats in Ravelry

And Sew On:(1:07:39)

Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day.

Gigi talks about the postage stamp quilt. Jasmin raves about the Cricut Press

Gigi wants to make another sloper using the instructions from Suzy Furrer's book

Building Patterns,

The Architecture of Women's Clothing

Team Spoiler - Episode 514 - The Knitmore Girls Jan 05, 2019

Show notes

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On the Needles:(0:33)

Jasmin is enthusing about TinCan Knits, Polygon Blanket. Gigi did more units for the polygon blanket.

Jasmin has made some progress on her Viajiante.

Gigi has Vanilla Is The New Black socks on the needles, in the "Deep End" colorway, and has cast

on a new pair in "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze". You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy

from Craftsy Gigi wants to work on the Non Euclidian heel

They talk about the Strickplaner (<- YouTube link, purchase one here) by Martina Behm.

Jasmin finished her Tied Knots hat and her Age of Winter hat.

Since Gigi has finished her Vitamin D sweater, she set up to knit another Rocky Coast cardigan

Gigi has set up a kit for the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm.

She also wants to set up Curls by Hunter As Well as a set of Fingerless Mitts by Cat Bordhi.

(Correction: Gigi called them Wristwarmers )

Jasmin has finished the front of her Worsted Boxy and started the back. Jasmin worked on a pair of

socks out of the Cozy Knitter's "Gingerbread House" colorway,

which matches her Little Red Truck bag from Little Skein.

Jasmin's UFO finishing spree: Goin Gold hat by meliabella knit in Black Trillium Quadra.

Gigi finished a preemie hat, but it still needs a pompom.

Events: (30:19)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli.

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

In Stitches:(32:34)

- Jasmin: wool socks,looped loop cowl, ALL THE HATS

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl, Knitmore cowl, Christmas socks,

wool socks. Mondo cable pulli. she thinks she should knit a pair of Christmas socks every year.

- Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat, Gone Astray cardigan

-Andrew: Cashmere Andrew's Watch Caps, green/yellow woven scarf

Mother Knows Best:(36:22)

-2557 games: Settlers of Catan, Cards Against Humanity Outfoxed, Taboo, Apples to Apples.

Thanks to Amy Beth from The Fat Squirrel Speaks podcast for the recommendation!

When Knitting Attacks:(42:13)

Swatch too small. Gigi mentions the Akerworks tool kit

Review:(44:52)

This week we review: A Hug From Henry. Jasmin also mentions the Slate Falls Press children's books.

And Sew On:(52:36)

Gigi finished the Grinch bags.

Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day.

Reading the Male Pattern Boldness blog. Peter Lappin. He made a suit out of pink wool tweed at FIT

in NY city. Kenneth D King is teaching at FIT.

Gigi talks about the postage stamp quilt.

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